OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
The obituaries in the in Marquette County Area reflect the region's close-knit population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Wisconsin's history and identity.
Kenneth Leeseberg
Feb 22, 2025
Kenneth Karl Leeseberg, age 92 of Montello passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Our House Assisted Living in Wisconsin Dells. Ken was born in Addison, Illinois on April 2, 1932 to Herman and Flora (Bruns) Leeseberg. He graduated from York High School and went on to proudly serve his country as a member of the United States Army. Ken...
Mildred Schwersinske
Feb 19, 2025
Mildred “Millie” Ann Schwersinske, age 91 of Montello passed away peacefully at the Montello Care Center on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Millie was born in Wisconsin Rapids to Alfred and Iva (Warren) Krueger on March 21, 1933. She moved to Janesville in 1948 and married Darwin Schwersinske on August 25, 1951 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Pittsville; together they...
Gary Phillis
Feb 16, 2025
Gary Alan Phillis, age 75 of Packwaukee passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025 with his wife by his side at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Gary was born on November 21, 1949 to Clyde and Dorothy (Brown) Phillis in Valparaiso, Indiana. He graduated from Chesterton High School in Chesterton, IN as a member of the Class of 1967. Gary...
Dianne Smith
Feb 14, 2025
Dianne Marie Smith, age 74 of Oxford passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on Friday, February 14, 2025 at her home. Dianne was born on June 11, 1950 in Wausau to Lawrence and Cecilia (Busko) Lepak. Dianne spent several years helping her family at their resort in Minocqua, ultimately settling in Portage where she met Glenn Smith....
Ursula Scherdel
Feb 5, 2025
Ursula Ruth Scherdel, age 79 of Oxford passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at her home. Ursula was born in Oggersheim, Germany on June 24, 1945 and was raised by her grandmother. She came to the United States in 1968 and lived in the Milwaukee area. Ursula married Willi Wissler in 1963, together they had two children and...
Victor Groos
Feb 4, 2025
Victor Edward Groos, age 89 of Montello (formerly of Escanaba, MI) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Victor was born in Escanaba on June 5, 1935 to Victor and Beulah (Thompson) Groos. He graduated form St. Joseph’s High School in 1953 and proudly served his country as a member of the...
Florence DeLong
Feb 2, 2025
Florence May DeLong, age 93 of Montello (formerly of Rockford) passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Florence was born in Rockford on July 9, 1931 to Bert and Florence Emily (Fleming) DeLong. She graduated from Roosevelt High School and met her future husband at a stocking factory....
Alan Hildebrand
Jan 29, 2025
Alan Edward Hildebrand, age 85 of Oxford passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Gunderson Moundview Hospital in Friendship, WI.
Alan was born on July 6, 1939 in Elmhurst, Illinois to Edward and Sigred (Wegrin) Hildrebrand. After high school, he proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Following his time...
Kenneth Raddatz
Jan 21, 2025
Kenneth “Ken” E. Raddatz, age 78 of Montello (Lake Puckaway) passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Ken was born in Milwaukee to Edward and Geneva (Hicks) Raddatz on October 29, 1946. He attended high school in Milwaukee and became a truck driver. Ken married Linda Mundy on October 15, 1966 and together they were blessed with two sons; she...
Mary Kay Hoffman
Jan 21, 2025
Mary Kay Hoffman, age 82 of Montello (Emery Lake) passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Mary Kay was born in Milwaukee to William and Rose (Schmidt) Bomm on December 15, 1942. She graduated from Messmer Catholic High School in Milwaukee and later attended Milwaukee Area Technical College for Cosmetology. Mary Kay worked...
Ann Luer
Jan 18, 2025
Ann Virginia Luer, age 95 of Oxford (formerly of Waukesha) passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Gunderson Moundview Hospital in Friendship. Ann (WAZA10) is now embarking on yet another adventure, the greatest one of all her adventures!
Ann was born on December 28, 1929 in Clark Island, Maine the eighth of nine children to Alfred and Elna (Nilson)...
Charles Fisher
Jan 15, 2025
Charles “Charlie” Curtis Fisher, age 89 of Oxford (Peppermill Lake) passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at his home with his loving wife by his side. Charlie was born on December 15, 1935 in Footville, Wisconsin to Graham and Ruby (Walters) Fisher. He married Verna Heary in 1956 and together they had three children; she preceded him in death...
Barbara Rowe
Jan 13, 2025
Barbara Jean Rowe, age 90 of Oshkosh (formerly of Montello) passed away Monday, January 13, 2025 at Evergreen Retirement Community in Oshkosh. Barb was born in Bessemer, Michigan to Carl and Ella (Habeck) Olson on February 3, 1934. She graduated from A.D. Johnson High School in Bessemer in 1952 and furthered her education at St. Olaf College and received her...
Mae Struthers
Jan 8, 2025
Mae LaVonne Struthers, age 92 of Montello passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at the Montello Care Center. Mae was born on April 7, 1932 at home on the family farm in rural Martin County, Minnesota to Albert and Daisy (Sampson) Clark. She graduated from Sherburn High School in 1949 and married the love of her life, Willis “Bill” Struthers...
Deryl Denman
Jan 5, 2025
Deryl Kenneth Denman, age 80 of Montello passed away peacefully Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Deryl was born in Waukegan, IL to Kenneth and Mary (Bauman) Denman on December 31, 1944. He graduated from Antioch High School and furthered his education at the General Motors Institute in Michigan. Deryl married Jane Lassen and together they had...
Paul Titschler
Jan 4, 2025
Paul William Titschler, age 69 of Oxford passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 4, 2025 at his home. Paul was born in Chicago, IL on March 22, 1955 to William and Arlene Titschler. He graduated from Lane Tech High School in Chicago and became a lineman. Paul worked in the Chicagoland area for many years and relocated to rural Oxford in...
Charles Roskie
Jan 3, 2025
Charles Richardson Roskie, age 101 of Montello passed away Friday, January 3, 2025 at Cedar Crest Nursing Home in Janesville. Charles was born at home in Montello on September 20, 1923 to Charles and Bird (Richardson) Roskie. He graduated from Montello High School in 1942. With his father passing at an early age, Charles became a farmer to take care...
Gene Crook
Dec 21, 2024
Gene Morris Crook, age 84 of Montello passed away peacefully Saturday, December 21, 2024 at his home. Gene was born in Columbus on February 3, 1940 to Morris and Arlene (Lienke) Crook. He graduated from Columbus High School in 1959. Gene proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy; during his time in service, he traveled...
Charles Newport
Dec 21, 2024
Charles “Chuck” Farley Newport, age 87 of Montello passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024 at his home with his wife and daughter by his side. Chuck was born on June 26, 1937 to Franklin and Marian (Collins) Newport in Chicago, IL. He graduated from St. Leo’s Catholic High School in Chicago. Chuck was drafted into the United States Army and...
Alma "Jean" Simpson
Dec 20, 2024
Alma “Jean” Simpson, age 90 of Wisconsin Dells passed away Friday, December 20, 2024 at Our House Assisted Living in Baraboo. Jean was born in Hazard, Kentucky on April 11, 1934 to Earl and Isabelle (Baker) Combs. She graduated from Hazard High School in 1952 and moved to Chicago where she met Ray Simpson. She and Ray were united in...
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